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Sliced banana bread loaf with a golden crust placed on a white surface, showing the moist and soft texture inside.

How To Make The Perfect Banana Bread Recipe At Home

Moist, fluffy, and full of rich banana flavor, this is the perfect banana bread recipe for any occasion. Simple, comforting, and delicious!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 1 loaf (approximately 10 slices)
Calories 200 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Loaf pan
  • Spatula
  • Oven

Ingredients
  

  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
  • 75 g ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 150 g ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • Pinch of salt
  • 190 g ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • Optional mix-ins: ½ cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  • In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Stir in melted butter.
  • Mix in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract.
  • Add the baking soda and salt, and stir to combine.
  • Gradually fold in the flour until no streaks remain (do not overmix).
  • If desired, gently fold in walnuts or chocolate chips.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  • Bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Slice and serve plain or with butter for a delicious treat!

Notes

Approximately 200 kcal per slice (without mix-ins). If the loaf yields 10 slices, the total loaf contains 2,000 kcal (without mix-ins).